Installing The Opener; Mounting The Front Bracket - Allstar MVP Installation And Owner's Manual

Residential vehicular garage door operator
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INSTALLING THE OPENER

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HORIZONTAL
LINE
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LAG SCREWS
5/16" X 1-7/8"
FRONT MOUNTING BRACKET MUST BE INSTALLED TO A
STRUCTURAL SUPPORT (STUD) ON THE HEADER WALL.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE SENSING SYSTEM TO
MALFUNCTION, RESULTING IN ENTRAPMENT, INJURY
OR DEATH. REINFORCE HEADER IF NECESSARY USING
WARNING
STEP 2
: Raise the Tee Rail so that the
Front Idler Bracket and Front Mounting
Bracket align. Insert bolt and tighten nut
loosely for now. Later in the installation, this
nut must be tightened securely.
STEP 3:
Raise the Opener and rest the
Power Unit on a ladder or other sturdy support.
Open the door to the full open position. Allow
2" of space between the Tee Rail and the top
section of the door (as shown in the illustration
on the top of page 7, left).
VERTICAL
CENTERLINE
VERTICAL
CENTERLINE
HIGH ARC (RISE)
HORIZONTAL LINE
A 2 x 6 AND LAG SCREWS (NOT PROVIDED).
STEP 1:
Mounting the Front
Bracket — Mark a vertical centerline
on the header above the door. By
manually raising the door, determine
the high arc of the door's travel (see
illustrations on page 4) and using a
level, transfer this measurement to
the header (see illustration at left).
Draw a horizontal line, crossing the
previously drawn centerline, at this
point. Install the Front Mounting
Bracket securely with the lag screws
as illustrated below. If necessary,
reinforce the header with steel angle
iron or wood to ensure a secure
mount.
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